Re: Dior Leather Oud

Both of the fragrances you mention have above average longevity. And precisely because of their strength they can cause habituation more quickly. Try applying them as far from your nose as you can, e.g. wrists, belly.

Re: Dior Leather Oud

It doesn't project like a beast but there's no longevity issues for me. Sometimes it causes olfactory fatigue due to it's smokey nature imo. Give a full wearing and you will smell it on yourself next day

Re: Dior Leather Oud

That stuff has a deathgrip on my skin. I don't think you'll have many other options. In a similar vein are Xerjoff XJ Homme and Clive Christian C. Many would probably argue that they are better fragrances (and their prices reflect it). You could try them out and see whether your skin gobbles them up similarly.

Originally Posted by Rev320

I recently purchased a 5ml sample of Leather Oud and it smells great! My problems with it seems to be longevity and projection. I'm going to give it a few more wearings before making a final judgment.

What other fragrances should I give a try with leather and oud as the notes? I currently have Montale Aoud Cuir d' Arabie and find it amazing also but again lacking in longevity and projection.

Re: Dior Leather Oud

Originally Posted by SculptureOfSoul

I've not tried it, but to those who have - does it project more and/or last longer than Epic Man?

I would say they are comparable in terms of longevity. Epic on me has fantastic projection, and I think Leather Oud may sit a little closer to the skin. I wouldn't really say they are very similar though.

If you could draw a map that featured both Harrods Oud and Puredistance M, I think Leather Oud would be somewhere near the midpoint.

Re: Dior Leather Oud

I'm the guy that's always bitching about crappy longevity. Leather Oud lasts all day on me. You might want to ask a friend if they can smell you. I'm putting some big bucks on olfactory fatigue, and I've never said that to anyone before. Or a bad sample?
There's no other explanation.

Re: Dior Leather Oud

10 on projection
10 on longevity

It is a real beast! Spraying from a big bottle is different from what u get in a sample or deccant! If you like a good leather-oud combo and don't mind the price tag treat yourself with Clive Christian's C for men, a master piece! Or give Tom Ford's a chance with his Tuscany-leather, very good too.

Re: Dior Leather Oud

Originally Posted by hedonist222

Leather Oud. I don't find PureDistance M to be skanky and I doubt the Harrods Oud is skanky either.

Actually, I find Harrods Oud to be skankier. It is uncharacteristically daring for a Bond No. 9. It might just be because the composition is a little more spare, but it allows the barnyard aspect of the oud to seep out a little more apparently.

Re: Dior Leather Oud

Originally Posted by Brian Chambers

Actually, I find Harrods Oud to be skankier. It is uncharacteristically daring for a Bond No. 9. It might just be because the composition is a little more spare, but it allows the barnyard aspect of the oud to seep out a little more apparently.